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growth plate cartilage development
Definition
Target type: biologicalprocess
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the cartilage that will provide a scaffold for mineralization of endochondral bones as they elongate or grow. [GOC:ascb_2009, GOC:dph, GOC:tb]
Growth plate cartilage development is a complex and tightly regulated process responsible for the longitudinal growth of long bones. It involves a series of cellular events, including chondrocyte proliferation, differentiation, and hypertrophy, within a specialized cartilaginous tissue called the growth plate. This process can be divided into five distinct zones, each characterized by specific cellular activities and matrix composition:
1. Resting Zone: This outermost zone contains quiescent chondrocytes, serving as a reservoir for the growth plate. These cells are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the growth plate and provide a source for chondrocytes in the proliferative zone.
2. Proliferative Zone: This zone is characterized by rapid chondrocyte proliferation, contributing to the expansion of the growth plate. Chondrocytes in this zone are arranged in stacks or columns, undergoing multiple rounds of mitosis, ensuring a continuous supply of new cells.
3. Hypertrophic Zone: As chondrocytes migrate from the proliferative zone to the hypertrophic zone, they undergo a significant increase in size. Hypertrophic chondrocytes produce a matrix rich in type X collagen, a marker of hypertrophy, and initiate the process of endochondral ossification.
4. Calcified Zone: The matrix surrounding the hypertrophic chondrocytes becomes calcified, creating a barrier that prevents nutrients from reaching the cells. This calcified matrix serves as a scaffold for the invading blood vessels and osteoblasts from the periosteum.
5. Ossification Zone: This innermost zone is where the process of endochondral ossification takes place. Hypertrophic chondrocytes undergo apoptosis, leaving behind the calcified cartilage matrix. Osteoblasts invade the calcified zone and deposit bone matrix, replacing the cartilage with bone tissue.
The growth plate is regulated by a complex interplay of growth factors, hormones, and transcription factors. Growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), and thyroid hormone stimulate growth plate activity, promoting chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation. Conversely, factors like transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) and bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) influence chondrocyte maturation and hypertrophy.
Genetic defects in genes involved in growth plate development can lead to skeletal dysplasias, disorders characterized by abnormal bone growth. Understanding the intricate mechanisms of growth plate development is crucial for developing therapeutic strategies for skeletal diseases and promoting bone regeneration.'
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Proteins (3)
| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Collagenase 3 | A collagenase 3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P45452] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Retinoic acid receptor beta | A retinoic acid receptor beta that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P10826] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Retinoic acid receptor alpha | A retinoic acid receptor alpha that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P10276] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compounds (82)
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| acetohydroxamic acid | acetohydroxamic acid : A member of the class of acetohydroxamic acids that is acetamide in which one of the amino hydrogens has been replaced by a hydroxy group. acetohydroxamic acid: urease inhibitor N-hydroxyacetimidic acid : A carbohydroximic acid consisting of acetimidic acid having a hydroxy group attached to the imide nitrogen. oxime : Compounds of structure R2C=NOH derived from condensation of aldehydes or ketones with hydroxylamine. Oximes from aldehydes may be called aldoximes; those from ketones may be called ketoximes. | acetohydroxamic acids; carbohydroximic acid | algal metabolite; EC 3.5.1.5 (urease) inhibitor |
| am 580 | 4-{[(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)carbonyl]amino}benzoic acid : An amidobenzoic acid obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of (5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)benzoic acid with the anilino group of 4-aminobenzoic acid. A selective RARalpha agonist. Am 580: a selctive retinoic acid receptor (alpha) agonist; structure given in first source | amidobenzoic acid; tetralins | antineoplastic agent; retinoic acid receptor alpha/beta agonist |
| pimagedine | aminoguanidine : A one-carbon compound whose unique structure renders it capable of acting as a derivative of hydrazine, guanidine or formamide. pimagedine: diamine oxidase & nitric oxide synthase inhibitor; an advanced glycosylation end product inhibitor; used in the treatment of diabetic complications; structure | guanidines; one-carbon compound | EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor; EC 1.4.3.4 (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor |
| bms 961 | BMS 961: a retinoic acid receptor gamma agonist; no further info available 10/2006 | ||
| N-[4-(4-morpholinyl)butyl]-2-benzofurancarboxamide | CL82198: a selective inhibitor of MMP13 | benzofurans | |
| lg 100268 | LG 100268: a retinoid X receptor (RXR) selective compound; structure given in first source | ||
| way 151693 | |||
| nafamostat | nafamostat: inhibitor of trypsin, plasmin, pancreatic kallikrein, plasma kallikrein & thrombin; strongly inhibits esterolytic activities of C1r & C1 esterase complement-mediated hemolysis; antineoplastic | benzoic acids; guanidines | |
| tazarotene | tazarotene : The ethyl ester of tazarotenic acid. A prodrug for tazarotenic acid, it is used for the treatment of psoriasis, acne, and sun-damaged skin. tazarotene: a topical acetylenic retinoid; a topical kerytolytic | acetylenic compound; ethyl ester; pyridines; retinoid; thiochromane | keratolytic drug; prodrug; teratogenic agent |
| ng-nitroarginine methyl ester | NG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester: A non-selective inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase. It has been used experimentally to induce hypertension. | alpha-amino acid ester; L-arginine derivative; methyl ester; N-nitro compound | EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor |
| adapalene | adapalene : A naphthoic acid that is CD437 in which the phenolic hydroxy group has been converted to its methyl ether. Adapalene: A naphthalene derivative that has specificity for RETINOIC ACID RECEPTORS. It is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT for the treatment of ACNE. | adamantanes; monocarboxylic acid; naphthoic acid | dermatologic drug; EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| piloty's acid | Piloty's acid: structure in first source | sulfonamide | |
| bexarotene | benzoic acids; naphthalenes; retinoid | antineoplastic agent | |
| tamibarotene | tamibarotene : A dicarboxylic acid monoamide resulting from the condensation of one of the carboxy groups of terephthalic acid with the amino group of 5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-amine. tamibarotene: has retinoid-binding activity | dicarboxylic acid monoamide; retinoid; tetralins | antineoplastic agent; retinoic acid receptor alpha/beta agonist |
| marimastat | marimastat : A secondary carboxamide resulting from the foraml condensation of the carboxy group of (2R)-2-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-2-(hydroxyamino)-2-oxoethyl]-4-methylpentanoic acid with the alpha-amino group of N,3-dimethyl-L-valinamide. marimastat: a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor active in patients with advanced carcinoma of the pancreas, prostate, or ovary | hydroxamic acid; secondary carboxamide | antineoplastic agent; matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor |
| 4-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-anthracenyl)benzoic acid | |||
| sr 27897 | SR 27897: structure given in first source; a CCK(A) receptor antagonist | indolyl carboxylic acid | |
| hx 600 | HX 600: structure given in first source | ||
| n-(2-isobutyl-3-(n'-hydroxycarbonylamido)propanoyl)-o-methyltyrosinemethylamide | N-(2-isobutyl-3-(N'-hydroxycarbonylamido)propanoyl)-O-methyltyrosinemethylamide: RN given refers to the (S-(R*,S*))-isomer | ||
| ilomastat | CS 610: matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor; structure in first source ilomastat : An N-acyl-amino acid obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of (2R)-2-[2-(hydroxyamino)-2-oxoethyl]-4-methylpentanoic acid with the amino group of N-methyl-L-tryptophanamide. A cell permeable broad-spectrum matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitor | hydroxamic acid; L-tryptophan derivative; N-acyl-amino acid | anti-inflammatory agent; antibacterial agent; antineoplastic agent; EC 3.4.24.24 (gelatinase A) inhibitor; neuroprotective agent |
| omega-n-methylarginine | N(omega)-methyl-L-arginine : A L-arginine derivative with a N(omega)-methyl substituent. omega-N-Methylarginine: A competitive inhibitor of nitric oxide synthetase. | amino acid zwitterion; arginine derivative; guanidines; L-arginine derivative; non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid | |
| cd 437 | CD 437: selective for retinoic acid receptors gamma CD437 : A naphthoic acid that is 6-phenylnaphthylene-2-carboxyic acid in which the phenyl substituent has been substituted at positions 3 and 4 by adamant-1-yl and hydroxy groups, respectively. It acts as a selective agonist of retinoic acid receptor (RAR)gamma and induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in various cancer cells. | adamantanes; monocarboxylic acid; naphthoic acid; phenols | apoptosis inducer; retinoic acid receptor gamma agonist |
| 6-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,1,4,4-tetramethyl-6-naphthyl)-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid | 6-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,1,4,4-tetramethyl-6-naphthyl)-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid: reverses keratinization process in hamster tracheal organ culture; inhibits induction of ornithine decarboxylase; structure & RN given in first source; RN not in Chemline 12/5/83 | ||
| cd 2019 | CD 2019: a retinoic acid receptor beta2 agonist; structure given in first source | ||
| agn 193109 | AGN 193109: structure given in first source | ||
| 2-(4-aminophenyl)benzothiazole | 2-(4-aminophenyl)benzothiazole: an agent with selective profile of in vitro anti-tumour activity; structure in first source | ||
| taxifolin | (+)-taxifolin : A taxifolin that has (2R,3R)-configuration. | taxifolin | metabolite |
| devazepide | devazepide : An indolecarboxamide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of indole-2-carboxylic acid with the exocyclic amino group of (3S)-3-amino-1-methyl-5-phenyl-1,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one. A cholecystokinin antagonist used for treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Devazepide: A derivative of benzodiazepine that acts on the cholecystokinin A (CCKA) receptor to antagonize CCK-8's (SINCALIDE) physiological and behavioral effects, such as pancreatic stimulation and inhibition of feeding. | 1,4-benzodiazepinone; indolecarboxamide | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; cholecystokinin antagonist; gastrointestinal drug |
| tretinoin | all-trans-retinoic acid : A retinoic acid in which all four exocyclic double bonds have E- (trans-) geometry. retinoic acid : A retinoid consisting of 3,7-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid substituted at position 9 by a 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl group (geometry of the four exocyclic double bonds is not specified). Tretinoin: An important regulator of GENE EXPRESSION during growth and development, and in NEOPLASMS. Tretinoin, also known as retinoic acid and derived from maternal VITAMIN A, is essential for normal GROWTH; and EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT. An excess of tretinoin can be teratogenic. It is used in the treatment of PSORIASIS; ACNE VULGARIS; and several other SKIN DISEASES. It has also been approved for use in promyelocytic leukemia (LEUKEMIA, PROMYELOCYTIC, ACUTE). | retinoic acid; vitamin A | anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; AP-1 antagonist; human metabolite; keratolytic drug; retinoic acid receptor agonist; retinoid X receptor agonist; signalling molecule |
| bms 195614 | BMS 195614 : A carboxamide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 5,5-dimethyl-8-(quinolin-3-yl)-5,6-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid with the amino group of p-aminobenzoic acid. It is a neutral retinoic acid receptor (RAR) alpha-selective antagonist (Ki = 2.5 nM). It displays no significant effect on nuclear receptor corepressor (NCoR) binding; moderately decreases SMRT binding to RAR. It antagonizes agonist-induced coactivator (CoA) recruitment. | benzoic acids; quinolines; secondary carboxamide | retinoic acid receptor alpha antagonist |
| bms 961 | |||
| cgs 27023a | CGS 27023A: a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor | ||
| alitretinoin | Alitretinoin: A retinoid that is used for the treatment of chronic hand ECZEMA unresponsive to topical CORTICOSTEROIDS. It is also used to treat cutaneous lesions associated with AIDS-related KAPOSI SARCOMA. | retinoic acid | antineoplastic agent; keratolytic drug; metabolite; retinoid X receptor agonist |
| prinomastat | prinomastat : A hydroxamic acid that is (3S)-N-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylthiomorpholine-3-carboxamide in which the hydrogen attached to the thiomorpholine nitrogen has been replaced by a [4-(pyridin-4-yloxy)phenyl]sulfonyl group. It is a selective inhibitor with of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) 2, 3, 9, 13, and 14. prinomastat: a diazepine-based hydroxamic acid inhibitor; matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitor; angiogenesis inhibitor; | aromatic ether; hydroxamic acid; pyridines; sulfonamide; thiomorpholines | antineoplastic agent; EC 3.4.24.35 (gelatinase B) inhibitor; matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor |
| isoliquiritigenin | chalcones | antineoplastic agent; biological pigment; EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor; GABA modulator; geroprotector; metabolite; NMDA receptor antagonist | |
| 2-[(4-phenylphenyl)sulfonylamino]pentanedioic acid | glutamic acid derivative | ||
| ac 55649 | 4'-octyl-4-biphenylcarboxylic acid: an RAR beta2 agonist; structure in first source | biphenyls; carboxybiphenyl | |
| n(6)-(1-iminoethyl)lysine | N(6)-acetimidoyl-L-lysine : An L-lysine derivative that is L-lysine in which one of the hydrogens attached to N(6) is substituted by an acetimidoyl group | L-lysine derivative; non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid | |
| 4-oxido-3-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-4a,5,6,7,8,8a-hexahydroquinoxalin-1-ium 1-oxide | aromatic ether | ||
| sr 11217 | SR 11217: structure given in first source | ||
| rs-130830 | RS-130830: orally-active broad-spectrum matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor | ||
| quercetin | 7-hydroxyflavonol; pentahydroxyflavone | antibacterial agent; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; Aurora kinase inhibitor; chelator; EC 1.10.99.2 [ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor; geroprotector; phytoestrogen; plant metabolite; protein kinase inhibitor; radical scavenger | |
| luteolin | 3'-hydroxyflavonoid; tetrahydroxyflavone | angiogenesis inhibitor; anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; c-Jun N-terminal kinase inhibitor; EC 2.3.1.85 (fatty acid synthase) inhibitor; immunomodulator; nephroprotective agent; plant metabolite; radical scavenger; vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist | |
| lg 100567 | ALRT 1550: ALRT1550 is (2E,4E,6E)-isomer; LG100567 is (2E,4E,6Z)-isomer; structure given in first source | ||
| tmi-1 | |||
| 4-(2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-1-propenyl)benzoic acid | 4-(2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-1-propenyl)benzoic acid: RN refers to (E)-isomer; structure given in first source arotinoid acid : A retinoid that consists of benzoic acid substituted at position 4 by a 2-(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)prop-1-en-1-yl group. It is a synthetic retinoid that acts as a selective agonist for the retinoic acid receptors (RAR). | benzoic acids; naphthalenes; retinoid | antineoplastic agent; retinoic acid receptor agonist; teratogenic agent |
| batimastat | batimastat : A secondary carboxamide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of (2S,3R)-5-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(methylamino)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]carbamoyl}-2-[(thiophen-2-ylsulfanyl)methyl]hexanoic acid with the amino group of hydroxylamine. It a broad-spectrum matrix metalloprotease inhibitor. batimastat: structure given in first source; a synthetic matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor | hydroxamic acid; L-phenylalanine derivative; organic sulfide; secondary carboxamide; thiophenes; triamide | angiogenesis inhibitor; antineoplastic agent; matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor |
| agn 191659 | AGN 191659: a retinoid x receptor pan-agonist; structure in first source | ||
| agn 191701 | AGN 191701: retinoid X receptors agonist; RN refers to (E)-isomer; structure given in first source | ||
| pregna-4,17-diene-3,16-dione | pregna-4,17-diene-3,16-dione: steroid from guggulu extract; RN & N1 from C1 Form index; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; structure in first source; antagonist of farnesoid X receptor | 3-hydroxy steroid | androgen |
| agn 190121 | |||
| lg100754 | LG 100754: retinoic acid receptors antagonist & agonist; a mixed function retinoid whose activity is dimer-selective; structure given in first source | ||
| isoacteoside | isoacteoside: a phenylethanoid glycoside isolated from Indian paintbrush (Verbenaceae) Castilleja linariaefolia; also in other plants; structure given in first source | hydroxycinnamic acid | |
| Methyl rosmarinate | hydroxycinnamic acid | ||
| ik 682 | IK 682: inhibits TNF-alpha converting enzyme; structure in first source | hydroxamic acid; pyrrolidin-2-ones; quinolines | |
| bay 12-9566 | Bay 12-9566: an angiogenesis inhibitor with matrix metalloproteinase inhibitory activity | biphenyls; organochlorine compound | |
| (11c)cgs 25966 | |||
| ro 32-3555 | Ro 32-3555: structure given in first source | ||
| lg 1506 | |||
| nrx 194204 | IRX4204: retinoid X receptor (RXR) agonist; structure in first source | ||
| agn 194204 | AGN 194204: a retinoid X receptor ligand; structure in first source | ||
| adarotene | adarotene: structure in first source | ||
| bms453 | BMS 189453: structure in first source BMS-453 : A member of the class of dihydronaphthalenes that is 1,2-dihydronaphthalene which is substituted at positions 1, 1, 4, and 6 by methyl, methyl, phenyl, and 2-(p-carboxyphenyl)vinyl groups, respectively (the E isomer). It is a potent retinoic acid receptor gamma (RARbeta) agonist that acts as an antagonist against RARalpha and RARgamma. | benzoic acids; dihydronaphthalenes; stilbenoid | retinoic acid receptor alpha antagonist; retinoic acid receptor beta agonist; retinoic acid receptor gamma antagonist; teratogenic agent |
| pd 166793 | |||
| hx 630 | HX 630: a retinoid X receptor ligand that functions as both an RAR synergist and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma synergist; structure in first source | ||
| sc 78080 | |||
| bms 204493 | BMS-493 : A member of the class of dihydronaphthalenes that is 1,2-dihydronaphthalene which is substituted at positions 1, 1, 4, and 6 by methyl, methyl, phenylethynyl, and 2-(p-carboxyphenyl)vinyl groups, respectively (the E isomer). | acetylenic compound; benzoic acids; dihydronaphthalenes; stilbenoid | retinoic acid receptor antagonist |
| 2-[[4-(4-bromophenyl)phenyl]sulfonylamino]-3-methylbutanoic acid | biphenyls; organobromine compound | ||
| sr 11302 | SR 11302: structure given in first source SR11302 : A retinoid that is all-trans-retinoic acid in which the methyl group at position 9 is replaced by a 4-methylphenyl group. It is an inhibitor of activator protein-1 which exhibits antitumour effects in vivo. | alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid; retinoid; toluenes | antineoplastic agent; AP-1 antagonist |
| arp-100 | |||
| cd 666 | |||
| agn 190205 | AGN 190205: inhibits vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation; structure in first source | ||
| le 135 | LE 135: structure given in first source | dibenzodiazepine | |
| N(2)-([biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonyl)-N-hydroxy-N(2)-isopropoxy-D-valinamide | N(2)-([biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonyl)-N-hydroxy-N(2)-isopropoxy-D-valinamide : A hydroxamic acid that is N-hydroxy-D-valinamide in which the alpha-amino group has been substituted by isopropoxy and [biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonyl groups. A selective matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) inhibitor, it is one of the most potent inducers of autophagy. Its physiological roles include angiogenesis, cancer metastasis, embryogenesis, tissue remodeling in development, and wound healing. | D-valine derivative; hydroxamic acid | antineoplastic agent; autophagy inducer; EC 3.4.24.24 (gelatinase A) inhibitor; melanin synthesis inhibitor |
| bms-566394 | BMS-566394: structure in first source | ||
| apratastat | apratastat: structure in first source | sulfonamide | |
| ac 261066 | |||
| grassystatin a | grassystatin A: isolated from a cyanobacterium, identified as Lyngbya cf.; structure in first source | ||
| tetracycline | tetracycline : A broad-spectrum polyketide antibiotic produced by the Streptomyces genus of actinobacteria. Tetracycline: A naphthacene antibiotic that inhibits AMINO ACYL TRNA binding during protein synthesis. | ||
| 2-[(4-chlorophenyl)methylthio]-1,5,6,7-tetrahydrocyclopenta[d]pyrimidin-4-one | aryl sulfide | ||
| 2-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methylthio]-6-methyl-1H-pyrimidin-4-one | methoxybenzenes | ||
| 4-[[(4-oxo-1,5,6,7-tetrahydrocyclopenta[d]pyrimidin-2-yl)thio]methyl]benzoic acid methyl ester | benzoate ester |